Ice Arena Facilities Manager

United States Hockey League (USHL); Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ice Box in Lincoln, home to the Lincoln Stars, seeks a Facilities Manager to oversee the ice sheet, refrigeration and mechanical systems, and the overall building. You will ensure safe, reliable operations and game-quality ice for hockey, youth programs, public skating, and special events.

You will lead maintenance staff, manage vendor contracts, track work orders, and coordinate with team operations and event partners to minimize disruption and maximize performance.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to explain technical issues to non-technical staff and partners.
• Experience negotiating, managing, and holding vendors accountable under service contracts.
• Strong collaboration and cross-department teamwork across staff, tenants, and partners.
• 3+ years in facilities, building maintenance, or operations, including supervising staff or contractors.
• Working knowledge of building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) and preventive maintenance practices.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call emergency response.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ice installation, painting, lines, logos, and annual ice removal/rebuild.
• Maintain ice thickness, surface temperature, and quality for games, practices, and public sessions.
• Operate and maintain ice resurfacers and edgers; schedule resurfacing around events.
• Train and supervise staff on resurfacing, edging, and ice care procedures.
• Monitor and maintain the refrigeration plant, controls, and related systems.
• Oversee HVAC, dehumidification, boilers, water heaters, and ventilation to control temperature and air quality.
• Keep logs of system readings; respond to alarms and equipment failures.

Skills

Communication

Vendor management

Team leadership

Facility operations

Mechanical systems

Electrical/plumbing knowledge

Organizational skills

Emergency readiness

Job description

The Ice Box in Lincoln, home to the Lincoln Stars, seeks a Facilities Manager to oversee the ice sheet, refrigeration and mechanical systems, and the overall building. You will ensure safe, reliable operations and game-quality ice for hockey, youth programs, public skating, and special events.

You will lead maintenance staff, manage vendor contracts, track work orders, and coordinate with team operations and event partners to minimize disruption and maximize performance.